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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-05-05
ABOUT DIAMONDS.
Legendary and Historical Information
Concerning Their Virtues and Value.

Legendary and Historical Information
Concerning Their Virtues and value.
Among all the ancients the diamond
was held as an amulet possessing Won
derful power and immense intrinsic
value.
There are three forms in which the
diamond is cut, the brilliant, the rose
and the table. The shape of the stones
in many cases is regulated by its form
in the rough. The brilliant is the most
valuable, the rose second, and the ta-
BILE last.
The only American diamond of con-
siderable size and well vouched for,
was found by man named Benjamin
Moore, a laborer, in the employ of Mr..
James Fisher, Jr., at Manchester, near
Richmond, Va, in the month of April,
1855. Its weight was 27.7 carats.
The old writers mention imitation of
diamonds by subjecting the sapphire,
amethyst, topaz or chrysolite to fire,
by which the color was extracted and
the brilliancy kept. 1t is common
error that the diamond will glisten in
the dark. No more light emanates
from it than from any other stone.
Master Thomas Vicols gives this
opinion of the virtues of the diamond.
He says: ut will make men rich and
eloquent; it will preserve from thunder
and lightning; it will create dreams,
keep men chaste, hinder fascination,
stop witchcraft and make men invisi-
BILE.
The principal diamond mines are the
districts of the East Indies, extending
from Cape Comorin to Bengal, and the
Brazilian localities. They are found in
the Ural, Russia, and upon the western
coast of Africa. Diamonds have been
found in Georgia recently and in Wis
consin, so it is said. In the year 172s
diamonds were found in Brazil, at Te-
juco, on the Rio San Francisco.
In 1871 diamond of 1SS carats was
found, on the Rio de Abaite, by three
criminals who had escaped from Rio
Janeiro. Knowing it to be q diamond,
but not having any chance of disposing
of it, they consulted priest who ad-
vised them to throw themselves upon
the mercy of the Emperor and present
their jewel. They did SO and were
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-05-05
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

Women are admitted as students TO
the Paris medical schools and are max
ing desperate effort to get into the
law schools,
The National Bureau of Education
has nearly sixty thousand books and
pamphlets and magazine articles, main
ly pedagogical.
Harvard University received an-
other bequest of 100000 from the will
of the late John o. A. Williams. 1t is
to be used in educating needy and mer-
itorious students and enlarging the Ii
brary.
-Rev. DR.. Howard Crosby cele-
brated his sixty-frst birthday recently
by preaching a powerful sermon ON
home missions, which swelled the col
lection to several times the usual size.
The doctor has been pastor of the
Fourth Avenue Presbyterian Church,
New York, twenty-four years.
In 1884 the Roman Catholics had
in the diocese of Detroit one Bishop,
thirty priests, and 10000 of a Catholic
population. In 1885, in the territory
comprising the Diocese of Detroit in
1888, there were two Archbishops,
nine Bishops, 920 priests, and a Cath
olic population of S02,000.-Detro1
Tribune.
"A Methodist layman of Toronto,
Can, has offered prize of $3.50 for the
best essay on Systematic Giving"
what it implies when considered in re-
lation to our obligations to God and the
light of the nineteenth century. The
essay must not exceed 300 pages of 25O
words each. All manuscript must be
sent to Rev. DR.. Withrow, editor of the
Methodist Magazine, by Oct. l, 1887
The following is the average annual
salaries paid to teachers of public
schools in some of our American cities:
San Francisco, 1880; Boston, 1898;
Cincinnati, 1928; New York, $707;
Chicago, sos; Dayton, $69S; Colum-
bus, $672; Washington, $671; Spring
field, $641; Newark, $68S; Milwaukee,
S631; New Haven, S614; Minneapolis,
1907; St. Louis, $6O7; St. Louis, $607;
Albany, 5000; Kansas City, 5000; De-
troit, $605.
"A Society for the Promotion of the
Higher Education of Women has been
founded in Japan, under the president
ship of the Prime Minister, and with
the support of various influential for
eign and japanese gentlemen. Be-
sides regular courses of instruction
which will be provided, special courses
or afternoon lectures will be delivered
by the professors of the university
The whole institution will be under the
control of a foreign lady principal
assisted by two or more foreign lady
teachers.
Rev. Jonathan Crossett, who fol
seventeen years has been missionary
in China, says that one section OF
China is still untouched by the mis-
sionaries-the Mongols living to the
north and west. The Mongols go dowr
to Lassa in Tibet as to Mecca, anC
evidence can be found among them o.
the teachings of the early Christians
They are the most tenacious as to theil
religion of any people whom he hat
ever met. Their deity is called Bor
han, or eight" and their belief
Lamaism-is founded upon tenets helC
by all Christians They observe one
day in every seven, and although they
worship idols, they have ten command
ments similar to the Biblical command
ments, and their system of morals il
very high.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-05-05
THE GRAMMAR CLASS.
How 1t Is Conducted BY the Teacher o
An Arkansas Log School-House.

How 1t Is Conducted BY the Teacher of
An Arkansas Log School-House.
"The class in grammar will now trot
OUT said an Arkansas pedagogue.
land | want EN- to come with less noise
nor what they ginally makes. Here
you, Jack Sharpe, you set on that air
seat by the stove. l amt goin' to let
you an Jim jackson set together no
more, you cut up the hull time. Now
all of you shet your books, an if l
ketch anybody a-peekin' it'll go hard
with 'em.
"Now, boys an gals, you want to re-
member that grammar is one of the
usefullest of studies. 1t learns us how
to speak and write as we ort, so that
we amt ashamed to go in the best SER
ciety. If it hadn't of been fer my
grammar l couldn't be a-teachin' of
this school to-day. Ev'ry edgucated
persen has to know how to talk gram
mar an'-here you, Jim jackson, you'll
git warmin' if you make another
mouth at Tom. Now, Bill, what is
grammar"
"A book"
THAT is so, an then agin it amt.
But Wen let that pass, and go on to
something more important. Harriet
Ann Jinkins, what is a nounP"
1.-THE name of any thing"
THAT is right. Now, am nounP"
"Yes, sir"
What kind of noun am IP"
"mproper.
THAT is right. Bill, what is pro-
nounP"
DO no."
"Why mt you knowP'
"'Cause."
"Does anybody in the class knowP'
No answer.
"Tm ashamed of vel Here you've
been learnin' grammar for two hull
days an don't yit know what a pro-
noun is. Tom, don't you know?"
ats part of grammar" :"
That's it, you amt such derneC
fool as you look, Tom. Didn't nobody
tell you, did they?"
"No. ma am"
"Cause if they had 1 counted it SAM
as miss. Well, to-morrer we'Il begil
to parse words, an you must all hav'
good lessons. Nowit' time for recess
so skedaddle the hull caboodle of ye.
I'D BITS.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-05-05
HUMOROUS.

The body of a fish is great puz-
zle, because you can not make head
nor tail of it.-Teras SitingS.
"A Burlington girl, who is great
talker, says that it is better to be en-
gagged in conversation than not at all.
Darlington Free Press.
Il know what four o'clock a. m.
and four o'clock p. m. mean" said old
Beezum to his wife; "but what is four
O'Clock t. that we are invited top'
"A scolding wife is like rainy day.
-T'almud Not hardly. You go into
the house to escape rainy day, and
you 90 out of the house to escape a
scolding wife.
They are now making barrels with
only one stave in them. We saw a
stove-pipe hat that had only one
"stave in" but it made it look like an
accordion. -DanUille Breeze.
Mrs. Brimmer-"Why, Mr.. Brim-
mer, here's a fly. Where did he come
from, this cold weather. See him
hover around that book. What is he
afterP" Mr. Looking for
the fly leaf"
-Cramped for Time
I" OH George I've just read"-and her sobs
they grew stronger
:" The suns heat can not last but ten million
years longer;
MY crazy quilt George"-her tears fell undi.
minished-
"Oh! the sun will give out before ever it's fin
ishedr'
lib Bits.
"A health journal says that no la.
borer or active person should eat an
atom later than sundown, and then it
should not be more than half the mid
day meal. Farmers should cut this out
and paste it on the front gate for the
benefit of the active tramp who comes
prowling around for bite of cold
victuals after the sun has retired from
public gaze.-Norristown Herald.
Despite the imaginative nature Oh
the child, it has decided tendency to
see things in a literal sense. This is
noticeable in the acquiring of language.
For instance, little Herbert was plead
ing to go out of doors to play. "When
l see fit you shall CO." said his mother,
decidedly. This settled the matter,
ard the little fellow went off to his
blocks. In about half an hour he re-
turned and said: mamma, have you
seen himp" "Seen whomp" replied
the lady. utterly in the dark as to his
meaning. "Why, seen Fit. ."-Moso-
ry'S Common School Education.
One OF the witnesses examined in
the coroner's Office in New York the
other day was little old Irish woman
who loudly lamented the time lost in
coming down town, and wanted to
know who was going to pay her car
fare. 81 will" said Coroner Nugent,
and then he asked her: "Are you mar
ried?" Faith Dim not" she an
swered. "Oi'm WILDLY. Olive
been lucking for an old man, but
they're moighty scarce. Are We mar
ried?" The coroner blushed. and saiC
that he was not. "Shure, thin. "
niver win be" said the witness
earnestly.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-05-05
HAD BEEN IN PRISON.
Crowd Which Had No Marked Prejudice
Against Penitentlary Birds.

A stranger entered an Austin saloon
the other evening, and after scowling
at the half-dozen sitters who were gath
cred there, he said;
Would you gentlemen object to
taking drink with man what's been
in State prisonp"
He was big, muscular fellow, with
a bad eye in his head, and he rested
his left elbow sort of careless on the
bar, facing the crowd, his right hand
reached playfully for his hip-pocket.
All jumped quickly to their feet at
the invitation and advanced toward
the bar, exclaiming in chorus; Ger
tainly not, stranger!'
I'm proud to drink with you," said
the foremost man, grasping him warm
ly by the hand. II don't think any
less of man because he has been in
States prison. In fact I've served
seven years in one myself.
Il have broke Jail in three States, "
said another; ''yet l amt proud. Give
us your hand.
II have never been in State prison, "
remarked third, "but don't know
how my case may turn out when they
get through with it up to the court
house. 1t looks pretty squally."
II believe in giving man chance" "
said fourth. "Tve got a brother in
the Louisiana penitentiary, and
wouldn't like to see folks give him the
cold shoulder when he comes out"
"Many an innocent man goes tC
prison." remarked the fifth man. 81
would be there myself, reckon. if the
States chief witness hadn't up ant
died just before the case came up. L
was close call, l tell you. p"
"Well," said the stranger, "sinc,
you seem to be such a hard lot by you
own confession. retire my invitation
have been in State prison for severa
years, not as prisoner, but as prisor
superintendent. will see you later
no doubt" and. paying for his singh
drink, he departed. leaving an incon
solable crowd behind. .-Ter1s SftiRgs
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-05-05
UNDER THY FEET.


"Crush the dead leaves under thy feet"
Gaze not on them with mournful sigh.
Think not earth has no glory left
Because few of its frail things die:
Spring-time will bring fresh verdure as sweet
" Crush the deadleaves under thy feet.r
Look not back with despairing heart.
Think not life's morning has been in vain.
Rich, broad fields lie before thee vet
Ready to yield their golden grain.
Autumn may bring thee fruitage sweet
:" Crush the dead leaves under thy feet.n
Murmur not II the shadows fan
Thick and dark on thy earthly wav:
Hearts there are which must walk In shade
Till they reach the light Of eternal day.
Lifeis not long, and the years are fleet
" Crush the dead leaves under thy feet"
Bravely work, with a steadfast soul.
Make others happy, and thou shalt find
Happiness flowing back into thy heart;
quiet peace and contented mind.
II earth be lonely, then Heaven is sweet
Crush the dead leaves under thy feet,
Mrs. Harry Don, in Good Housekeepino.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-05-05

The total monthly attendance Of
our Indian schools for 1855 reached
six thousand. A result that is very
gratifying to those specially interest
ed in this phase of education.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1887-05-05

Steam pipes, by local ordinance,
must be kept at distance of three
inches from any woodwork, in San
Francisco.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-04
SATURDAY, JUNE Y, 1880


At the present rapid rate Of restoration
the historic ruins Of E0bastopol will in
another twelve months have given place
to entirely new structures. Tho popular
ton Of Seb6stop0l ten years ago was some
1000; It Is now closely approaching
10000. These figures sufficiently indicate
the rapid development Of the new city and
port which Is destined to become the head
quarters OF the powerful black sea fleet
now being created. It was in 1854 that
Sebastopcl was founded by the Russians
under nkase OF Catherine II On the site
Of the old Tarter settlement Akhtiar;
but Nicholas was the first car to invest
the place with any importance as naval
and military port
After the eleven months siege during
the Crimean war there remained standing
intact only fourteen buildings. Suisse
Qucntly the government, with q view to
promote the commercial development Of
the port, granted an annual subsidy to
the city of 700, 900 rubles. This subsidy,
with railway communication with the in
terror, gave first and successful impulse
to the commercial port. Now, however,
the government Is intent on making
Sebastopol its greatest southern naval
headquarters. It has this great advan-
tage over all other Crimean ports, that its
navigation Is never closed by ice. Last
year 1870 British steamers entered and
loaded at Sebastopol. Sebastopol has
during recent years developed into very
pleasant watering place, more especially
since the completion OF the new marine
boulevard and number of bathing insti-
buttons. The yearly increasing number
OF summer visitors and tourists have
given rise to number of large, well
equipped and conimodious hotels. Chi
cago Times.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-04
bismarck ana the Assassin.

Referring to his encounter with Blind,
the assassin, Prince Bismarck said re-
Gently: ST owe my extraordinary escape
from death partly to the solidity and
hardness Of my RIB and partly to the
strength Of my muscles, Blind had
scarcely raised his pistol when ] grappled
with him, and got his right arm in tight
grip, which never relaxed until he was
secured by patrol Of the guard. OF the
Ave shots he fred while we were strug-
Cling only this one pointing to his side
took effect, for had my wits about me
and managed to keep his pistol hand bent
outward, except just at the end Of the
tussle, when he succeeded In turning the
barrel full upon my body. But the bull
let, though it stung me so sharply that
thought 1t had gone clean through me,
only glanced off my rib. -
81 ran much more imminent risk from
the fair play instincts Of an honest Prussian
guardsman than did from that foolish
lads revolver. You see he was small
ish fellow and am rather q big one.
While we were wrestling, my hat fell Oh
and / suppose my bald head proved q
tempting object to one Of the soldiers,
who ran mp to SEQ what was the matter,
hearing the reports Of the pistol; for this
worthy fellow, perceiving . tall man, as
he fancied, III treating q short youth,
dubbed his rifle, and would assuredly
have brought the butt end down with q
crash upon my bare pate had / not caught
sight Of his attitude IN time to shout ont,
Hold onl am BismarckF' upon which
he dropped his weapon In q much greater
fright than even my own. Chicago
Herald. AasessA ~
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-04

China mas i've times as much coal lands
as al Europe, and her silver, lead, gold,
copper, tin, iron and marble deposits are
IS large and profitable as those Of any
other country.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-04


GROWTH or A BIG Book. When Web
ster's Unabridged was first published in
one volume, it was comparatively
small book. Some years after an adj
dition was made of 1900 Pictorial illus
trations, A Table of aynonyms, and an
Appendix Of New Words that had come
into use. Afew years later came an en-
.tirely new revised edition oflarger size,
with 5000 Pictorial Illustrations, then,
after interval ofa few years, Biograph
ical Dictionary of nearly 10000 Names
and a Supplement of nearly 5000 New
Words were added, and there has come
a new and most valuable addition, A
Gazetteer of the World, of over $4,000
Titles. The work is now not only the
Dictionary, par excellence, but a Bio
graphical Dictionary, Gazetteer the
World, and great many other good
things in its many valuable Tables.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-06-04
MART1NsRURc, ": VA.

Entered at the Post-ofice at Mar
tinsburg, West Va., as Second Class
Matter. III af
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-18
HEALTHFuL FOOD.

large proportion of the baking powders in the
market contain Ammonia, Alum, Acid Phos-
pilates, and as matter of prudence housekeepers
should insist upon knowing ALL the ingredients
of their favorite brand knowledge of one of
the ingredients is of little value, as it is no
guarantee of the Whoesomeness of the others;
hence no reliance should be placed any
baking powder unless the manufacturers plainly
state each and every ingredient used in its
preparation.
If your patronage for a baking powder has been
obtained by artfully written advertisements extern
sively circulated, note carefully whether or not
its manufacturers impart to the public knowl-
edge of every ingredient that enters into their
compound Where this information is withheld
would it not be wise to discontinue the of
that particular kind of baking powder and
purchase instead pure and free from
Objectionable ingredients that there is in it
nothing to conceal?
Cleveand's Superior Baking Powder is made
only of strictly pure Grape Cream of Tartar,
Bicarbonate of Soda, and small portion of flour,
and does not contain Ammonia, Alum, Lime,
Acid Phosphates, or any adulteration whatever.
CLEVELAND BROTHERS, Albany, NY.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-18
-sIEcTIoN or OIRscroRst

>tnc hoiders of the Ohio southern Meet
and Elect Board for the Ensuing
Year.
At noon today the stockholders of the
Ohio Southern railroad held their annual
meeting at the office of Superintendent Van
TaSSel. More than two-thirds of the stock
was represented. The meeting was held
tor the purpose of electing board of di-
rect0rs for the ensuing year. The follow
ing beard was elected:
Austin Corbin, Alfred Suly, j. K, Max
well. Henry Groves and K. X. Dow, 0t
New York City; George II. Frey. II. l..
Chapman, Amos WhiteIey and William v
Whiteley, of this city; Dumont Clark. OF
Boston; II. III. Weakley. of Troy; Isaac
Brown, of Jackson; and II. S. Wellard, of
Welston.
No changes were made, the old board be-
ing elected entire. No other business was
transacted, and as soon as the election was
concluded the stockholders adjourned.
Within the next ten days the board OF d-
rectors will meet to organize.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-18
LOCAL sREViTES.

Mrs Wm. Peel has returned from Cali
tornia.
Colonel \. W. Butt ha, returned FROM
Florida
Colonel Georgr Siutl went to Cincinnati
I this morning.
There were two baptism> at the First
Baptist church Sunday evening.
Miss Kate Forrest, Of Dubuque. Iowa, is
the guest of friends in the city.
Mrs. Pauldin2 OF Piqua, is visiting her
brother. Mr.. W. \ Barnett, of east High
street.
On Sunday Richard Peters and Ed bean
We're station-hou>ed on the charge of drunk
enneSS.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. l.. Chapman returned
Saturday morning from six weeks trip TO
Florida.
Mrs. lIarni>h, mother "f Mr. Henry liar
niSh. of Midway. was buried at that place
saturday.
Mayor Kelly will leave on his western
trip next Friday. lie will be absent only 4
short time.
Mrs Hut. of Portland. Oregon. is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. W. \. Barnett, of No.
O. east High street.
Mr. I'd kinnane arrived home Friday
from his trip TO Cuba and the South. He
Is wildly gone Oh Cuba
The Little Miami pay ear Was in town
this morning on business of Importance 10
the employees Of that road.
The r. :. n G. club will give ma>quer-
ade ball on Thursday evening April 2lst, al
Wildasin'S hall on Clifton street
Mr.. T. \ Rittenhouse, of Indianapolis,
private secretary Ia Mr.. c. f.. Henderson,
Of the |. +. n W, is in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. l.. Spencer, Of
Nemia, spent yesterday in the city, the
guests al Mr.. and MrS. /. II. Kelley.
Mr. James +. Adams. the genial proprie-
tor of the Arcade restaurant will visit his
fnr u"r home, Columbus, Ind. for a week
" two.
Miss Eleanor Iugersoll. of Sidney. who
has been the guest of the Misses Kelley, #
west Columbia street returns home this
evening.
7. &. Adams. a farmer. was arrested OH
Saturday night for, drunkenness. lie had
Sl15.66 on his person at the time he was
station housed.
Tom SerguSon got into difficulty at the
Champion Malleable works this morning
and was patrolled To the station house on a
charge of diS0rderly conduct.
Nettie Ree and Nettie Miller were ar
rested on warrants last night charging
them with di>orderly conduct. The war
rants Were sworn Out by Mrs. Sullivan.
The Devils Auction company left this
morning Via the Bee Line for Terre IIaute.
Ind, where it shows tonight. The manager
paid $3.50 10 Agent Knight for the com
pany'> fare.
4 notice of Mr. James Townsend Rus
rs recital at the First Baptist church,
Friday evening was crowded out Saturda,,
owing to the great pressure upon our ad
vrrti>ng columns. The recital was fully
up to Mr Eu->rll'> nigh standard of arl
and was fully enjoyed by those present.
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-18
A SCARED HORSE.
nar,haii'> Laundry Wagon Wrecked in "a
RUNAWAY.

After several recent inetfctuai attempts,
| the horse that furnishes the motive power
| Tor MarShalrS laundry wagon, succeeded in
| badly wrecklng the vehicle just before noon
| today Monday. Several times, OF late, the
| horse has got gay, but never managed 10
break anything, except when il
broke into run. This time. il,
took fright while standing in front
| of the Limestone street entrance Of
| the 81. James hotel. Buck" Lawrence
| the regular driver, was in the wagon and
did what was possible to check the fright
| ened animal. Ii swerved on to Main street
and ran into the gutter just in front of the
branch laundry office at SOlenb-rgcr's cigar
store. About the same time, or lust
before, il ran into gravel cart
| and, being the lighter vehicle of
the two. was badly damaged. ItwaS hurled
against the curb, overturned. and sma he'd
in very thorough manner. The horse
broke away from the wagon at this point
and ran about half block further, when il
was caught. Neither driver nor horse were
injured, but the wagon was a bad wreck
ana went 10 the repair shop. 0yr
Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1887-04-18

Genial Billy Rodgers. who recently qni,
the reportorial ranks 10 accept a position in
tile Office of the Chapman Coal company
now suffers the results of his months OF de-
yotion to the inquiry. What d'you know:
About dozen times a day. some of hi.
friends call him up over the phone, and
ask him if ,her's anything new" OF AL
quiet?" Billy didn't mind it at first, but
now he Is up the hand-phODe with a
remark cut in two IN the middle, but whose
first syllable sounds like big "D."